REYNOLDS SECONDARY SCHOOL

FLEXIBLE
STUDIES: LEADERSHIP IN LEARNING PROGRAM APPLICATION 2010

A Greater Victoria School
District Program of Choice

The Reynolds Flexible Studies
program welcomes your interest and looks forward to receiving your application shortly. Should you have any questions please
contact us at (250) 479-1696 or e-mail reynolds@sd61.bc.ca.

1.Please read the program description package carefully before you complete this application.

2.Complete the student demographic information requested below.

3.Have a teacher complete the Teacher Checklist and attach to your application in a sealed
envelope.If you are a home learner please contact us.

4.Attach two letters: 1) a letter of interest and intent written by you; 2) a letter of support for
the application to be written by your parent/guardian.Please note that your
letter should make reference to the program descriptors: Academic Excellence; Character Development & Community;
Enrichment and Challenge through Experientials; and, Support for Flexible Learning Options.

5.Attach a copy of your most recent report card or
a portfolio of learning experiences if you are a home learner.

6.Return the application package to Reynolds Secondary School by Tuesday, February 9,
2010.

Student Name

Present School

Birth
Date

Present
Grade

Parents/Guardians

Home
Address

Postal
Code

Home Phone

Parent Work Phone

Email
(student)

Email
(parent)

Fax

Please check the appropriate items for yes answers:

Are you also applying to Reynolds Soccer Academy?
_____

Will you be in band at Reynolds? _____

Will you be in French Immersion at Reynolds?_____

Attachments:

Applicant’s Letter _____

Parent Letter _____

Report Card with inserts_____

Student Checklist by teacher in sealed envelope_____

Signature: ___________________________Date: ________________________

REYNOLDS SECONDARY SCHOOL

FLEXIBLE STUDIES: LEADERSHIP
IN LEARNING PROGRAM APPLICATION

A Greater Victoria School
District Program of Choice

Teacher Checklist

To be completed by a gr.8 teacher and sealed in
an envelope to be sent in with the application.

To
the teacher: Please complete the checklist
below and seal in an envelope. If you are unable to comment on the quality or characteristic referenced, please leave the
space blank.

Is interested in learning to the best of his/her ability… Does not settle for satisfactory but rather
strives for their personal level of excellence

Takes responsibility for his/her actions…works with teachers to manage time schedules to accommodate other interests/programs/needs
(i.e. volunteering, performances, athletic training) and takes responsibility for communication

Wishes to develop habits of study and inquiry to support their learning

Believes that school entails respect for and between people, respect for the learning environment, and respect
for the physical environment.

Works well both independently and in group settings, and can adapt to a variety of learning situations

Is open to learning from other students, as well as teaching and helping other students

Seeks help/clarification when needed

Is interested in service learning and in volunteering in their local and global communities

Enjoys approaching learning tasks in different ways… Is interested in enrichment and challenges

4 – consistently exhibits this quality/characteristic

3 – often exhibits this quality/characteristic

2 – rarely exhibits this quality/characteristic

1 – never exhibits this quality/characteristic

Additional comments:

A
Flex Student…

Is interested in learning to the best of his/her ability

Does not settle for satisfactory but rather strives for their personal level of excellence

Is interested in enrichment and challenges

Is interested in service learning and in volunteering in their local and global communities

Is often interested in extra-curricular activities in and out of school

Works well both independently and in group settings, and can adapt to a variety of learning situations

Is open to learning from other students, as well as teaching and helping other students

Wishes to develop habits of study and inquiry to support their learning

Works with teachers to manage time schedules to accommodate other interests/programs/needs (i.e.
volunteering, performances, athletic training…) and takes responsibility for communication

Understands that with the opportunity to personalize one’s learning comes the responsibility
to take the initiative

Believes that school entails respect for and between people, respect for the learning environment,
and respect for the physical environment.

Has aspirations to continue their education typically through college or university